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2012 Competing Countries

205 countries are participating in the London Summer Olympics Photo Credit: London 2012 Related Links 2012 Summer OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia:…

sirenian

(Encyclopedia) sireniansireniansīrēˈnēən [key] or sea cow, name for a large aquatic mammal of the order Sirenia. Living sirenians are the dugong and the manatee, both found in warm, shallow waters in…

Organization of American States

(Encyclopedia) Organization of American States (OAS), international organization, created Apr. 30, 1948, at Bogotá, Colombia, by agreement of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,…

Women's World Cup Preview: 2015

Canada hosts the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Related Links World Cup Through the Years World Cup Winners All-Time World Cup LeadersAll-Time World Cup Ranking TableThe United States in…

Can I Use My Money in a Different Country?

Banking abroad There are nearly 200 different currencies in the world, and with both global business and international travel more accessible than ever, understanding exchange rates and how far your…

Pan-Americanism

(Encyclopedia) Pan-Americanism, movement toward commercial, social, economic, military, and political cooperation among the nations of North, Central, and South America. In the early 20th cent., U.…

Colombia Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note Colombia Index: People History and Political Conditions Defense Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Colombian Relations PEOPLEColombia is the third-most…